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1993 CHEVROLET VAN
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HOMER DAVIS
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Front brakes will not release on my 1993 Chevy van g20. I replaced the calipers and they still will not release.
Jul 16, 2011 at 8:01 PM
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Both or just one?
Jul 16, 2011 at 8:16 PM
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HOMER DAVIS
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Both
Jul 16, 2011 at 8:22 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Was this condition before calipers replaced? Both wheels off ground open bleeder does fluid come out and wheel rotate?
Jul 16, 2011 at 8:28 PM
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HOMER DAVIS
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Yes this was happening before I replaced the calipers. Both wheels are off the ground. Fluid does come out when the bleeder is open and then the brakes release.
Jul 16, 2011 at 8:33 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Then flex lines are rurtured internal and checking fluid pressure. Never saw two go out at once but anythings possible
Jul 16, 2011 at 8:50 PM
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